Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer
Location: Cardiff
Salary: 58,000 - 70,000
Are you a Principal Civil Engineer looking to take ownership of project delivery and play a key role within a growing civil engineering team in Cardiff? This Principal Civil Engineer opportunity offers leadership responsibility, client exposure and clear progression within a well-established consultancy.
A leading consultancy is strengthening its Cardiff team and is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of civil engineering design across a varied portfolio of development projects. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will oversee drainage, highways and external works design while managing project performance, technical quality and client relationships across schemes in Wales and beyond.
The Principal Civil Engineer will take responsibility for leading project delivery from concept through to approval, supporting team development and maintaining high technical standards. This Principal Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys leadership, mentoring and influencing project outcomes within a collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
Lead civil design delivery across development projects
Oversee drainage, highways and external works design packages
Manage project resourcing, programme and technical QA
Attend design team meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs
Support client management and business development activity
Mentor engineers and technicians and support team growth
Candidate requirements
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
Chartered or working towards Chartership
Strong experience in drainage, highways and infrastructure design
Good knowledge of SAB legislation and approvals
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage
Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills
Why apply
This Principal Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a respected consultancy with a strong team culture, flexible working and varied project exposure. The salary for this Principal Civil Engineer position is 58,000 - 70,000, alongside private medical cover, pension, professional subscriptions and strong development support.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
